[New York]: National Academies Press, (2010. eighth edition). Octavo, paperback, BRAND NEW.

This respected guide has been revised by a committee of experts, based on input from scientists and the public. The guide incorporates recent research on commonly used species, including farm animals, and includes extensive references. The committee discusses areas that require policy attention, the role and function of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, protocols for animal care and use, occupational health and safety, personnel qualifications, and animal environment, husbandry and management. The committee offers guidelines on how to design and run a management program, addressing environment, nutrition, sanitation, behavioural and social issues, genetics, nomenclature and in terms of veterinary care, the committee discusses animal procurement and transportation, disease, preventive medicine and surgery.